Making a cup of fenugreek tea is a great way of enjoying this underused spice. Fenugreek is a bitter spice packed full of health benefits!
Just a few of the many fenugreek benefits include...
- Rich in vitamins and minerals
- It's an effective treatment for asthma and bronchital conditions
- Can be used externally to treat skin irritations; acne, eczema and minor burns
- Often used to soothe and ease the symptons of colds, sore troats and flu
These are just a some of the health issues this spice may be effective against, and current medical studies are finding new uses all the time.
Recipe For Fenugreek Seed Tea...
Ingredients: (makes 2 cups of tea)
2 cups of water
2 tsps ground or crushed fenugreek seeds
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
½ tsp grated nutmeg (optional)
Agave nectar or honey (optional)
tsp = teaspoon
Directions:
Add the crushed or ground fenugreek and water to a saucepan. If using add the ground nutmeg as well. Heat the water to *boiling and then turn down the heat to a simmer, and simmer for a couple of minutes. Turn off the heat and add the lemon. Let steep (sit) for 10 - 15 minutes before straining and serving. You can reheat first if you like.
Add the honey/agave if you have a sweet tooth
*I don't boil spices for too long as it can negate some of the fenugreek benefits.
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